Parkway Elementary vs Watauga High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
Watauga High
Boone · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,289 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary Boone, North Carolina | Watauga High Boone, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 1,457 | #78 of 528 |
| National rank | #12024 of 50,301 | #3833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 1,289 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 1,289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Boone | Boone |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 68.0).
- •Watauga High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •Watauga High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 35.4%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Watauga High is the larger school with 1,289 students compared with 610.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Parkway Elementary better than Watauga High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (69.0 vs 68.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Parkway Elementary and Watauga High?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Boone and Boone in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary: 610. Watauga High: 1,289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary and Watauga High rank in North Carolina?
Parkway Elementary is 149th of 1,457 and Watauga High is 78th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).